Question about my Savage model (you guessed it) 99

Vicnchan · March 2, 2018, 05:40 PM

I finally got a Savage 99 in 300 savage. She was built in 1937 based on the serial number but the lever boss is a Z (not in a circle). The Z isnt listed on the unofficial Savage 99 websites and I was wondering if anyone knew what it meant? There is also an SB in a circle stamped on the left side of the barrel behind the calibre mark and a 7 stamped on the barrel under the fore arm. Does anyone know what these stand for? Thanks in advance.

Scorch · March 2, 2018, 07:19 PM

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There is also an SB in a circle stamped on the left side of the barrel behind the calibre mark and a 7 stamped on the barrel under the fore arm.

The 7 is a year mark or an inspector's stamp.
SB in a circle is actually SP in a circle, means Savage Proofed, and was applied after being test fired.

As far as the Z on the lever boss, the coding system used on Savages did not begin until after WW2.

March 2, 2018, 05:40 PM	#1
Vicnchan Member Join Date: January 30, 2012 Location: South Georgia Posts: 17	Question about my Savage model (you guessed it) 99 I finally got a Savage 99 in 300 savage. She was built in 1937 based on the serial number but the lever boss is a Z (not in a circle). The Z isnt listed on the unofficial Savage 99 websites and I was wondering if anyone knew what it meant? There is also an SB in a circle stamped on the left side of the barrel behind the calibre mark and a 7 stamped on the barrel under the fore arm. Does anyone know what these stand for? Thanks in advance.